Top 10 RenderMan Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to RenderMan Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

Blender
By Blender
(297)4.6 out of 5
Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, Blender is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#2

V-Ray
By Chaos Software
(130)4.5 out of 5
V-Ray’s award-winning 3D rendering software helps artists, architects and designers visualize anything imaginable. Trusted by 92 of the top 100 number architecture firms, and integrated into the pipelines of the biggest film and visual effects companies, V-Ray® is built to handle your toughest scenes and biggest projects
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Try for free
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, V-Ray is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
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#3

Redshift
By Redshift Rendering Technologies
(18)4.1 out of 5
Redshift is a GPU-accelerated renderer offering the ultimate in flexibility and control at incredible speeds.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, Redshift is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
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#4

Arnold
By Solid Angle
(12)4.0 out of 5
Arnold is a fast, memory efficient and scalable physically-based raytracer.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, Arnold is:
Better at support
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
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#5

Unity
By Unity
(358)4.5 out of 5
Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, Unity is:
More usable
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#6

Cinema 4D
By MAXON
(134)4.6 out of 5
Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics quickly and easily, then this is the choice for you.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, Cinema 4D is:
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
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#7

KeyShot
By KeyShot
(180)4.5 out of 5
KeyShot is the fastest and easiest to use 3D rendering software available. In just a few steps you can create amazing visuals straight from your 3D models.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, KeyShot is:
More usable
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#8

D5 Render
By Dimension 5 Techs
(573)4.9 out of 5
D5 Render is a GPU rendering software based on Unreal Engine and NVIDIA RTX technologies, as well as the hardware architecture of the new generation of TURING RTX graphics cards. With the self-developed pioneering real-time GI and Video Noise Reduction algorithms, plus the hybrid real-time rendering pipeline, D5 Render is set to unleash the high-performance potential of RTX graphics cards, bringing designers a creative experience like never before. The interactive rendering process has never been this easy, making it possible for the unprecedented RTX Real-time Rendering Workflow for Architectures.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, D5 Render is:
More usable
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#9

3ds Max Design
By Autodesk
(280)4.3 out of 5
3ds Max Design software is a comprehensive 3D design, modeling, animation, and rendering solution for architects, designers, civil engineers, and visualization specialists.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, 3ds Max Design is:
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
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#10

Maya
By Autodesk
(262)4.3 out of 5
Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.
Categories in common with RenderMan:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to RenderMan, Maya is:
Better at meeting requirements
More expensive
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